Biola University Off Campus Apartments

Ready for an Apartment near BU?

Has the time come for you to get out of the dorm and move into an off campus BU apartment? Perhaps the options available from the Biola University housing office no longer meet your needs and you would like to find a cheap apartment close to the BU campus. If so, you can search for off campus Biola University apartments with MyNewPlace's college housing search.

Although Biola University student housing may be very conveniently close to campus, moving to an off campus apartment can be a great way to save money, put some distance in between yourself and an RA, get accustomed to living in your own apartment and building up rental history.

BU apartments for rent are available close to campus and in other neighborhoods around La Mirada, California. Using our map based university apartment finder, you can find off campus housing near campus to ensure you can still get to all the BU Eagles games and make it to class on time.

We can help you find off campus BU apartments that will best suit your collegiate lifestyle; search Biola University apartments by the number of bedrooms, price, neighborhood or a range of other amenities.

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Local Talk

Like any city in Southern California, many restaurants in La Mirada feature fresh local produce and, based on its proximity to the coast, seafood. Sushi is served at Pisces Sushi; in fact, cuisine from around the world is widely available in La Mirada, and there is a heavy Mexican influence. Cabo Grill is one of the best Mexican spots in the city. Other local staples include Big Straw Cafe, Gondola's Pizza, and Tam's Burgers.

Not being home to any off-leash dog areas, La Mirada itself isn't terribly pet-friendly. There are a few parks in town where you can take your pets as long as they are kept on leash, including La Mirada Park and Frontier Park. The larger parks, such as Arroyo Pescadero Park, Powder Canyon, and Schabarum Regional Park lie outside the La Mirada city limits to the north and offer various hiking trails. For the most open space around, the 1,000-acre Angeles National Forest is a little over 30 minutes north of La Mirada.

Active La Mirada residents will want to get out of town and take advantage of the area's many hiking trails. These include those at Hellman Wilderness Park, Arroyo Pescadero Park, and Powder Canyon to the north, as well as Firestone Boy Scout Reservation and Chino Hills State Park to the east. In addition, Regional Park is home to the La Mirada Gymnasium, which hosts various sport leagues. La Mirada also has a decent arts scene, mostly based out of the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, as well as a movie theater, a disc golf course, and many restaurants and bars. Los Angeles, located 30 minutes northwest of La Mirada, also offers a slew of entertainment options.